Top 5 PC Games of 2011

So 2011 made way to 2012 and before writing anything about 2012’s most anticipated games,

why not put a list of Top games of 2011. Coming to PC games we can easily say it was a good year, there were lot of new releases and some of them are sure to have lasting impact. So here are my picks of best PC games of 2011-

5) Frozen Synapse (Mode 7 Games)

Frozen Synapse is a turn-based game with a distinctly tactical focus and thrilling one-versus-one combat, this game not only revolves around how many or what type of units you have, but also how you use them. Careful planning, shrewd tactics, and the ability to anticipate your opponent's next move are the keys to success, especially in multiplayer. Almost every match in multiplayer is a harrowing battle of wits and every victory leaves you feeling powerful and exhilarated. Although it doesn't have high production values, Frozen Synapse demonstrates that graphics don't matter when the gameplay is this gripping.

4) Orcs Must Die! (Robot Entertainment)

For those who have not played this game my choice would seem unusual but for people who have the bought would know what I mean when I say that, not only is it the kind of gameplay with enough variation that you can go back and play it a thousand times, but it’s also the kind that’s enough of the same every time to produce a noticeable score improvement each time. That’s without mentioning how beautifully the PC version runs, and appears, for that matter.

3) Shogun 2: Total War (Creative Assembly)

Yes when the name of the game is total war, all the strategy players know it will be a treat and this year we had Shogun 2: Total War- Returning to the Japanese setting, and returning to roots of the series. Add to that some computer-crunching visuals across the vast landscapes and immense battles and Creative Assembly show us their might again.

2) Portal 2 (Valve)

Valve – Hats off to these guys, years after years they manage to pull of stunners out of their hats. The inadvertent story-telling brings us a compelling campaign mode, one of the best ever, for sure. Then there is the co-operative stuff. Also some of the best and most well thought-out multiplayer experiences along with best implementation of cross-platform gaming I’ve seen yet, allowing players on PC and PS3 to play together with no difficulty whatsoever. Portal -2 is simply a must play.

1) The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings (CD Projekt)

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is a gift, gilded with moments that stay with you even after the curtains close on its dark tale of uncertain pasts and uncertain futures. The second installment in the RPG saga about the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, features a thoroughly engrossing, mature storyline defining new standards for thought-provoking, non-linear game narration. In addition to an epic story, the game features an original, brutal combat system that uniquely combines tactical elements with dynamic action. (Technology, MensXP.com)